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Dive Madagascar

Madagascar is a perfect diving destination to explore lively coral reefs and experience a land of biological and cultural richness. A rounded holiday of excitement both in and out of the ocean. This trip caters for new and experienced divers.

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 Price: From R 35 950 pp sharing
Non-Diver: From R 29 950 pp sharing

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Sakatia Lodge is located on Nosy Sakatia, a small island west of Nosy Be, Madagascar. A beautiful retreat away from more touristic areas, the lodge boasts gorgeous beaches, friendly wild lemurs, chameleons, and a sense of true detachment. Several cozy bungalows are hidden in the hand-crafted gardens and delicious meals will surprise the most demanding palates. Snorkeling and scuba diving are unforgettable. Nosy Sakatia has a newly established turtle-protected zone, right in front of the lodge.

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Package Details

 What’s Included:

 What’s Excluded:

  • Direct return flights from Johannesburg to Nose Be on Airlink
    Taxes based on current rates, might be a small additional charge on final invoicing
  • Return airport and boat transfers to the resort
  • 7 Nights’ Accommodation at Sakatia Lodge in the Mango Bungalow
  • Breakfast & Dinner daily in Madagascar
  • 8 Dives
  • Tanks & Weights
  • Land Excursion to Nosy Komba / Tanikely
  • Travel and Diving Insurance (approx. R540)
  • Any meals or drinks not specified
  • Additional Sightseeing and dives not specified
  • Gratuities
  • Visa on arrival (€35)
  • Hire of dive equipment other than tanks & weights

Optional Diving Extras:

Accommodation Upgrades

  • Dive equipment hire per dive R285
  • Night Dive (white torch): R1220
  • Fluorescent Night Dive (blue torch and mask filter) R1580
  • Nitrox Fill 10 L / 12 L R270
  • Ravinala Bangalow: R2660 pp sharing 
  • Madiro Bangalow: R300 pp sharing (4 PAX Family unit)
  • Villa Ranomasy: R1220 pp sharing (6 PAX)   

ITINERARY

Day 1 Depart Johannesburg on your Airlink flight to Nosy Be.
On arrival, it is approximately a 45-minute road transfer and then a 15-minute boat transfer to Sakatia Lodge.
Day 2 – 7 Spend your days at leisure and enjoy an 8-dive package. More dives can be arranged.
Day 7 Check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to South Africa.

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Optional Excursions

Laka Tsara – Sakatia Lodge Boat Trips
• Nosy Fanihy boat trip (4 pax min). Price per person R1330
• Nosy Antsoha and Iranja boat trip (4 pax min). Price per person R1425
Children up to 12 years old get a 50% discount. All prices include park fees where applicable. Lunch and drinks are not included.

Laka Tsara – Fishing Trips
• Fishing Half Day for the whole boat incl. gear (7 am to 1 pm) max 4 pax R8550
• Fishing Full Day for the whole boat incl. gear (7 am to 4 pm) max 4 pax R13300

Accommodation

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4x MANGO BUNGALOWS (SLEEPS 2) DBL/TWN
Situated in the beautiful garden and right next to the mango tree that the lemurs like, you will get close to nature. These comfortable bungalows have a small private veranda and are available as either a double or twin – perfect for couples or friends.

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Diving Highlights

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Diving around Nosy Be and Nosy Sakatia offers you a diverse range of dive sites and underwater topography. Their reefs are some of the healthiest on the planet and the 30+ dive sites give you the chance to dive underwater pinnacles, coral garden plateaux, reef walls as well as muck and sponge gardens.

Highlights:

• Seahorses and pipe fish
• Reef sharks, guitar sharks, and different types of rays
• Nudibranchs, flatworms and sea slugs
• Peacock and spearing mantis shrimp
• Schooling snappers and barracuda
• Crocodile fish and turtles
• Sea moths
• Unusual creatures on night dives and fluoro dives
• Whale sharks, humpback whales, and dolphins on surface intervals and underwater

Landbased Highlights

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Walking Tours
A walk around the island gives you a real feel for local life and the untouched beauty of Nosy Sakatia. As an island without roads, exploring on foot is an ideal way to visit the viewpoints and beaches. Join a local guide to explore, knowing that you’re supporting the local community too. You can take a short walk to explore village life or a long walk to see the spectacular views.

Pirogue Trips
You can also explore the island by boat. Grab some complimentary snorkeling equipment and see the island from the sea – both above and below the water. You can travel in a traditional wooden pirogue or a larger, modern boat, but whichever you choose, it’s a fantastic way to see Nosy Sakatia.

Massages
The massage center Zebu Zen is tucked away in a quiet corner of the lodge offering you a serene experience. Experienced masseurs are local to the island, so you’re helping support the community.

Lokobe Nature Reserve
Situated on Nosy Be, this national park has three different circuits to explore, taking an average of 1.5 hours to 3 hrs to complete. The park is an area of prime forest and is home to 376 species of animals, including 11 species of lemurs. It’s a great place to see some of the amazing wildlife of Madagascar.

 

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Read more about Madagascar in this article: 

Where Time Stands Still: Discovering Nosy Sakatia’s Natural Wonders, Madagascar

 

 
Please Note The Following
  • Prices are subject to change in the event of price increases, airfares, exchange rate fluctuations & availability.
  • The exact price can only be confirmed at the time of final invoicing and the final payment due date. If you would like to secure your price to avoid any fluctuations, we will provide you with a final invoice (calculated at the exchange rate at the time) and payment will need to be made in FULL within 24 hours of receipt of the invoice.
  • The tour package has been quoted on a sharing basis and an additional single supplement fee will be charged for singles.
  • The above prices are based on EFT payments (no cash or credit cards are accepted).

 

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